Project Director

Sheffield | Full-Time | Permanent | SC Clearance Required

We are delighted to be supporting a leading UK engineering business in the search for a Project Director to join its Special Projects division. Our client designs, manufactures and installs bespoke engineered solutions for some of the most demanding sectors in the UK, including nuclear, defence, power generation and process industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering project leader to take full ownership of complex, high-value projects from handover through to final sign-off. You will be the driving force behind delivery, accountable for programme, budget, quality and safety, and the key point of contact for clients, subcontractors and internal engineering, design and workshop teams.

Working closely with the Operations Director and Commercial Manager, you will have the autonomy to shape how projects are run and the visibility to make a real impact on the success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead projects from sales handover and client kick-off through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to specification.

* Build and maintain detailed contract programmes in P6 or MS Project, covering deliverables, approvals, testing, site dates and invoicing milestones.

* Take full control of project budgets, approving purchase orders, managing costs against estimate and identifying opportunities for savings.

* Manage contract variations, payment applications and cash flow, working with Accounts to ensure timely invoicing and retention release.

* Produce monthly Project Status Reports and present performance, risk and corrective actions at project reviews.

* Coordinate engineering, design, EC&I and workshop teams to ensure designs meet specification and resources are used efficiently.

* Organise labour, subcontractors, plant and equipment for workshop builds and site installations, including FAT and SAT activities.

* Champion Health & Safety across all project activity, ensuring RAMS, CDM and HSE requirements are fully met.

* Act as the main client interface, chairing design and coordination meetings and ensuring client expectations align with the scope as sold.

About You

The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of delivering engineering projects within nuclear, oil & gas, power generation, process or manufacturing environments. You will be commercially aware, confident leading multidisciplinary teams, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a highly regulated setting.

Essential:

* Degree in an engineering discipline, or qualified by significant experience within an engineering company.

* Demonstrable experience delivering engineering projects to time, cost and quality.

* Strong understanding of engineering standards, Health & Safety, CDM and CE regulations.

* Working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.

* Proficiency in P6 or MS Project, with strong scheduling, budgeting and cost control skills.

* Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

* Eligible to obtain BPSS and SC clearance.

Desirable:

* Experience in mechanical handling, such as overhead cranes, materials handling or moving structures.

* Background in nuclear decommissioning or MOD projects.

* Project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP or similar).

* Health & Safety qualification such as SMSTS, NEBOSH or IOSH.

What You'll Get

* Strong salary and benefits package

* The chance to lead high-profile projects in nuclear, defence and power sectors

* Excellent opportunity for progression within a growing engineering group

If you are a Project Director looking to take ownership of complex engineering projects within a forward-thinking business, this could be an excellent opportunity for you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed